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City Colleges of Chicago Electrical Line Worker Training Program

The City Colleges of Chicago Electrical Line Worker Training Program offers a comprehensive $2,200 program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like Ameren, Ledcor Group.

2026 Program Cost: $2,200
Program Length: 1 Year
Next Start: August

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2026 Program Cost: $2,200
Term Length: 1 Year
Term Beginning Date(s): August
2025 Enrollment: 15
Housing Available?: Yes
Boots/Tools Included?: Yes
Possible Scholarships?: Yes
Completion Rate: 88%
Employment Rate: 93%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage: $57,900

Details about City Colleges of Chicago Electrical Line Worker Training Program

The program is structured to meet the current need for overhead electricians/electrical line workers in the electrical power industry. Upon completion graduates will be prepared to work as apprentices.

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from City Colleges of Chicago Electrical Line Worker Training Program

Lineman work in a large metropolitan area can be quite different than other regions of the country. This program does a strong job of preparing apprentices.

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Companies hiring entry level line workers from City Colleges of Chicago Electrical Line Worker Training Program

Ameren, Ledcor Group

How long does City Colleges of Chicago Electrical Line Worker Training Program take?

1 Year

How to get into City Colleges of Chicago Electrical Line Worker Training Program

Valid driver's license, High school diploma or GED, Minimum age of 18 years

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Lineman in this program enjoy a variety of leisure activities in the Chicago area including Blackhawks and Cubs games.

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Local pay in context

What Linemen Earn in Illinois

Statewide wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051), 3,090 employed. The band below uses BLS percentile data as an illustrative range from early-career to experienced lineworkers in the state.

Early career (10th pct.): $72,820
Typical (median): $108,120
Experienced (90th pct.): $129,230

Program cost in context: tuition of $2,200 is about 2% of one year at the Illinois median lineman wage.

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Local Unions in Illinois

Many graduates enter the trade through an IBEW local's apprenticeship after training.

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